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    Home / News / Sports News / Kohli's clash with Konstas could lead to suspension: Details here
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    Kohli's clash with Konstas could lead to suspension: Details here
    The incident took place on Day 1 at MCG (Image source: X/@ICC)

    Kohli's clash with Konstas could lead to suspension: Details here

    By Gaurav Tripathi
    Dec 26, 2024
    09:59 am

    What's the story

    Veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli's participation in the final match of the Border-Gavaskar series in Sydney hangs in the balance, after colliding with Australian debutant Sam Konstas.

    The incident took place on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), and has drawn flak from fans and experts alike.

    Some even suggested Kohli intentionally walked into Konstas, leading to a heated exchange which required intervention from other players and on-field umpires.

    Incident details

    Ponting holds Kohli responsible for the incident

    The incident occurred at the end of the 10th over, when Kohli and Konstas had a heated exchange.

    Test cricket legend Ricky Ponting has said that Kohli was the one who initiated physical contact with Konstas between the overs.

    This has led to speculation that Kohli may face disciplinary action from match referee Andy Pycroft, according to International Cricket Council (ICC) guidelines, which prohibit any form of physical contact in cricket.

    Potential consequences

    Kohli could face a 1-match suspension

    If Pycroft considers the incident a Level 2 offense, Kohli could be penalized with a minimum of three demerit points. This would mean a one-match suspension, as per ICC's Code of Conduct.

    According to the code, players can breach this rule through intentional, reckless or negligent actions.

    A Level Two offense could result in three or four demerit points and four points would mean suspension for the New Year's Test in Sydney.

    Expert opinion

    Former umpire Taufel shares his views on the incident

    Former umpire Simon Taufel has weighed in on the incident, saying match officials will probably look into it at the end of the day's play.

    He said physical contact during games isn't ideal as it can raise tensions. However, he also hinted officials might let this one slide.

    "I tend to think they'll let that one go," Taufel said on Channel 7.

    Criticism

    Alyssa Healy criticizes Kohli's actions

    Australian women's cricket captain Alyssa Healy has slammed Kohli's behavior, implying that he intentionally singled out Konstas, the youngest player in the Australian team.

    "I think it's more disappointing than anything else that your experienced player, one of your best players in the country, has quite visibly made a beeline for the youngest player in the opposition," she said.

    However, she added that Konstas appeared unfazed by the incident.

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